They thought they had their breakthrough on Wednesday when talks with Crystal Palace moved forward for Eberechi Eze, a player they had tracked since his early days at Loftus Road, only to see Arsenal step in and snatch him at the final stage.

Tottenham's summer might be hanging by a thread, but there's still a player out there who could make Spurs transfer window a huge success

Tottenham are increasingly confident of completing a deal worth at least £60 million ($81m) for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze, sources have told ESPN.